Goldwoods Jewelry opens on Main Street

Vinny Woods works on a piece at his bench in his new gallery, Goldwoods, on Wednesday at 506 Main St.
(Jeff Shane/Daily Record)

After five years in Florence, Vinny Woods is making a new start on Cañon City's Main Street.

Woods has opened Goldwoods Jewelry at 506 Main St., providing all levels of jewelry service from simple ring sizing and repair to multiple castings.

Woods previously owned Main Street Gallery in Florence with Jeff Oberley for five years. When Oberley decided to retire, Woods chose to strike out on his own.

Goldwoods officially opened Oct. 16 in a building that previously housed Kelly's and Olson's jewelers.

"I always wanted to be in Cañon really," Woods said. "I wanted to basically chase a dream of being an artist."

Woods said seeing Cañon City's Downtown Revitalization plan confirmed his own plan to move to Main Street.

"The new development just changed everything," he said. "I just think that growth is good. I plan to stay here."

Woods runs the story with his wife, Ali. The couple has a 4-year-old daughter.

The store is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Woods said he plans to participate in the city's First Friday events and other downtown events.

Black Friday shoppers can participate in the store's Grand Opening. Refreshments will be served, everything in the store will be 20 percent off, and there will be a chance to win a quarter-carat diamond.

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